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Tropical infections are a leading yet under-recognized cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in low- and middle-income countries. Despite increasing recognition of tropical fever–associated AKI, data from Western India remains sparse. This study provides original data on the clinical profile, etiology, and short-term outcomes of patients with tropical fever–associated AKI in a tertiary care hospital in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
We retrospectively analyzed 49 consecutive patients diagnosed with tropical fever–associated AKI, admitted to Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital between May 2025 and October 2025. Etiological diagnosis was based on serological or microbiological confirmation of dengue, malaria, typhoid, leptospirosis, or scrub typhus. AKI was classified using Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Clinical presentation, need for renal replacement therapy (RRT), and outcomes at discharge were recorded. Statistical analysis was descriptive.
Among 49 patients (mean age 49 ± 14 years; 59% male), the etiological distribution was dengue (41%), typhoid (24%), scrub typhus (20%), leptospirosis (12%), and malaria (4%). Most patients (72%) presented with KDIGO stage 3 AKI, and 26 (53%) required dialysis. The need for RRT was highest among scrub typhus and leptospirosis cases. Complete renal recovery at discharge was observed in 33 (67%) patients, while 4 (8%) patients succumbed with multiorgan dysfunction. ICU admission was required in 19 patients (39%), and oliguric presentation was noted in 45%. Median hospital stay was 9 days (range: 5–22). Dengue and scrub typhus accounted for the majority of severe AKI presentations, underscoring their growing renal impact specially in tropical regions.
Tropical infections remain a crucial, preventable cause of AKI in India, with dengue and scrub typhus emerging as dominant etiologies in Western India. Despite the high dialysis requirement, timely recognition and supportive care led to favorable renal recovery in two-thirds of cases. Strengthening early diagnostic pathways for tropical fever–related AKI could substantially reduce morbidity and mortality. This case series highlights the need for region-specific surveillance and reinforces the renal burden of tropical fevers in low- and middle-income settings.
